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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 811.50 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 811.50 and 232.98 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 811.50 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/811.50 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 811.50 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 189,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,063.27/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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